Japanese Embroidery Techniques and How They Came to the West

Calderstones Park, Liverpool, Sunday, 19th November 2023

“Japanese Embroidery Techniques and How They Came to the West”  a talk by Sandra MacFarlane with a demonstration of the 1600 year old embroidery techniques handed down by word of mouth only until the early 20th Century.

Date: Sunday 19th November 2023
Time: 1:45 – 3:30

£3.00 for members £5.00 for non-members, includes tea or coffee and biscuits

To attend please contact our events co-ordinator:

Nigel Cordon
events@jsnw.org.uk

Join us for a captivating afternoon as we delve into the rich tapestry of Japanese embroidery techniques and their voyage to the western shores. Through a lively and insightful talk by renowned embroidery artist Sandra MacFarlane, we will explore the meticulous artistry and profound cultural significance embodied in every stitch of Japanese embroidery.

Discover how the finesse and elegance of traditional Japanese embroidery have influenced and blended with Western textile arts, forming a beautiful fusion that celebrates the best of both worlds. From the vibrant threads of Nuido to the subtle elegance of Sashiko, traverse the thread trails that connect the East and West.

This is not merely a talk, but an experience—a chance to appreciate the delicate dance of needle and thread, and to understand how the art of embroidery transcends borders, binding cultures in a fabric of shared creativity.

The Old Café,
The Mansion House,
Calderstones Park,
Calderstones Rd,
Liverpool
L18 3JD

The End of August Bookcover

Book Signing – 17th October, 2023

Yu Miri and her translator Morgan Giles will be at Blackwell’s Bookshop, Manchester, on 17th October from 6:45 p.m. for the launch of THE END OF AUGUST – a ground-breaking, multi-generational novel about a Korean family living under Japanese occupation.

“The End of August” by Yu Miri is a profound multi-generational novel set against the backdrop of Japanese-occupied Korea. This epic narrative primarily delves into the themes of oppression both on individual and national scales. The book is often perceived as a commanding yet lengthy exploration of these themes, drawing parallels with the works of renowned authors like Tolstoy and certain aspects of “The Brothers Karamazov”​​.

Doors open at 6:30

Tickets are £3.00 or free when pre-ordering a copy of the book. THE END OF AUGUST will also be available to purchase on the night and Yu Miri and Morgan Giles will both be signing copies after the talk.

Blackwell’s Bookshop,
University Green,
146 Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9GP